Landfill Grounds & Safety Technician

Brevard County Board of County Commissioners; Florida; On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Brevard County Board of County Commissioners in Cocoa, FL is seeking an entry-level landfill service worker. This full-time role involves heavy physical work disposing of solid waste, grounds maintenance, and may require evenings, weekends and holidays.

Requires six months of outdoor labor experience and a valid Florida driver’s license. Read tickets, direct trucks to dumping areas, and follow safety procedures under the County Emergency Management Plan.

Qualifications

• Six (6) months of experience performing manual labor, lawn maintenance, grounds maintenance, or other similar outdoor labor.
• Must be able to read contractor-generated hauling tickets and write simple records/reports.
• Able to perform emergency duties as directed under County plans.

Responsibilities

• cleaning the grounds around the landfill site and on designated rights-of-way
• mowing and utilizing appropriate equipment for grounds maintenance around the landfill site
• directing trucks to appropriate dumping areas and opening large, heavy trailer doors
• directing the public to the appropriate unloading site and assisting in unloading trash
• inspecting the waste stream for flammable and explosive items
• removing undesirable items from pits, tipping floors and the landfill site
• washing tractors, trailers and other heavy equipment or vehicles
• responding to emergencies such as fires and explosions, by following the County Emergency Management Plan and established safety procedures

Skills

Manual labor

Outdoor work

Grounds maintenance

Tools

Dirt/Dust exposure

Job description

Brevard County Board of County Commissioners in Cocoa, FL is seeking an entry-level landfill service worker. This full-time role involves heavy physical work disposing of solid waste, grounds maintenance, and may require evenings, weekends and holidays.

Requires six months of outdoor labor experience and a valid Florida driver’s license. Read tickets, direct trucks to dumping areas, and follow safety procedures under the County Emergency Management Plan.